Modelling Mass Casualty Decontamination Systems Informed by Field Exercise Data

• 2012

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• Joseph Egan; Richard Amlôt
PMID: 23202768DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390%2Fijerph9103685

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This article is about creating models for decontaminating large groups of people after a disaster. It describes how these models are based on real-life exercises to make them more effective. The goal is to improve the way emergency teams handle situations where many people need cleaning from harmful substances quickly and safely. By using data from field exercises, the models can help plan better responses and save lives during actual emergencies. The research aims to ensure that emergency services are well-prepared for mass casualty events involving dangerous chemicals or materials.

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Focus Areas: CBRNE; Trauma; Violence

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stages: Mitigation; Response

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Computer Simulation; Decontamination; Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Models, Theoretical; United Kingdom; Firefighters; Chemical Terrorism; Mass Casualty Incidents; Chemical Hazard Release

Institutions: Health Protection Agency

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